🌱 SAN Members in Action: Week of July 25 – August 1, 2025

The past week has brought a wave of initiatives from SAN members across the globe. From participatory climate monitoring in Colombia to agroecological planning in Uganda and bold rice innovations in West Africa, our network continues to champion sustainable agriculture through collective action. Here's a look at some of the most impactful stories from the SAN community.

🔬 Showcasing Science and Engaging Youth

CABI continues its dynamic outreach with hands-on education and awareness on invasive species. In the UK, their team engaged young people in spotting biocontrol agents like weevils used against aquatic invaders such as Azolla and Floating pennywort. CABI also raised awareness about the destructive impact of Golden apple snails, an invasive species threatening ecosystems and crops across Asia and Africa.

On the Bugs, Birds and Beasts Day, the CABI Invasive Species Management scientists explained to children how to spot weevils through a microscope and taught them about biocontrol agents.

🌾 Resilient Rice and Regional Agroecology Leadership

CORAF made several significant strides this week to address climate-related challenges in West and Central Africa.

The organization is advancing a bold strategy to revitalize rice production by combining hybrid irrigated rice varieties with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), a method that boosts yields while conserving water and inputs. If you speak French, check out this video showcasing the demonstration plots in Senegal.

CORAF's ambitious project combines disseminating hybrid irrigated rice varieties with the practice of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). The consortium involves IER (Mali), INERA (Burkina Faso) and ISRA (Senegal), with the support of the World Bank, within the framework of the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP).

CORAF is also investing in agroecology, strengthening the capacities of RADiUS consortium members to effectively roll out sustainable farming projects across the region, and implementing integrated pest management strategies to combat Hassids, a major pest affecting crops in Burkina Faso.

🌿 Rethinking Cotton for Regeneration

The Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, in collaboration with EFI, Pretaterra, and CREA, released a publication highlighting how regenerative agroforestry-based cotton systems could restore Mediterranean landscapes while supporting rural livelihoods.

Cotton Connect joined the conversation on resilience, with a focus on smart pest management for healthier cotton during vulnerable growth stages, the impact of climate change on the 2025 cropping season and climate-resilient water strategies.

🌎 Local Monitoring and Global Biodiversity at Work

Fundación Natura Colombia made a powerful case for community science and participatory climate action. Through meetings with local monitors in Santander, the organization highlighted how farm-level data can inform better decision-making. They also hosted a launch event for Departmental Climate Change Scenarios.

☘️ Rights of Nature and Regenerative Futures in Ecuador

Fundación Pachamama celebrated two judicial victories that reaffirmed constitutional protections for ecosystems, demonstrating how legal frameworks can be used to uphold the intrinsic rights of rivers and forests. In a powerful message shared on Pachamama Day, Fundación Pachamama reminded followers that "Mother Earth doesn’t need to be saved—she needs to be respected," underscoring the importance of restoring harmony with the natural world through indigenous knowledge, solidarity, and cultural reconnection. As July came to a close, the Foundation also hightlighted that over 200 entrepreneurs received specialized training in to strenghten their ecological businesses.

Young Amazonian entrepreneurs training to launch or develop their bio-business ideas.

🌱Soil, Seeds, and Sovereignty in Peru

RAAA Perú marked Pachamama Day with messages honoring Earth as a source of food sovereignty. Other highlights included a compost workshop with Yachachiq from Foncodes in the Central Jungle, and discussions on their social media advicing against the expansion of unregulated avocado cultivation and advocating to regulate aerial spray drift.

RAAA Perú provides hands-on training, but also shares step-by-step instructions on their social media, providing clear guidelines for those who cannot attend.

🌎 A Global Movement

This week’s stories reflect the breadth of SAN’s global impact network—from technical innovation to indigenous rights, climate-smart solutions to biodiversity. As we look ahead to 2030, these efforts align directly with SAN’s Strategic Goals of advancing nature-based solutions, empowering communities, and driving systemic transformation in agriculture.

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